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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498,922.83, 748,042.65 and 179,067.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498,922.83, 748,042.65 and 179,067.60 is: 268,478.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498,922.83 : 748,042.65 = 179,067.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498,922.83/748,042.65 = 179,067.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498,922.83x = 748,042.65 × 179,067.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498,922.83x = 133,950,202,033.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,950,202,033.14/498,922.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,478.80

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